Jonathan Joss, a popular American actor who is renowned for his role in ‘King of the Hill’, is dead.
The 59-year-old actor was shot dead on Sunday, June 1, 2025, by his neighbour, Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez, during a dispute in San Antonio.
The San Antonio Police Department on Monday said Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez, 56, has been arrested and charged with murder.
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At the moment of filing this report, what led to the dispute has not been disclosed.
Jonathan Joss Gonzales was an American actor and musician, best known for his roles as John Redcorn in King of the Hill and as Chief Ken Hotate in Parks and Recreation.
The Career of Jonathan Joss
Joss was born in San Antonio, Texas, where he attended McCollum High School, and later enrolled at Texas State University–San Marcos (then Southwest Texas State University), but left before graduating. Joss later attended San Antonio College before graduating from Our Lady of the Lake University with a degree in theater and speech.
Joss provided the voice of John Redcorn from seasons 2 to 13 of the animated series King of the Hill, replacing the original actor Victor Aaron after Aaron died in 1996. He also portrayed the recurring role as Chief Ken Hotate in Parks and Recreation.
Joss was a musician and performed as part of The Red Corn Band, a reference to the character he voiced in King of the Hill.
Before his death in June 2025, Joss returned for the King of the Hill revival series and had begun recording.
